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SARS-CoV-2

COVID-19
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Key facts

Family
Coronaviridae
Type
RNA virus
Severity
Variable
Incubation
2-14 days
Vaccine
Yes (updated)
Est. cases tracked
11,638

Symptoms

FeverCoughLoss of taste/smellFatigueShortness of breath

Transmission

Respiratory dropletsAerosols

Prevention

VaccinationVentilationMasks in high-risk settings

Treatment

Antivirals (nirmatrelvir); supportive care

Related viruses (same family)

SARS-CoV-1MERS-CoVCoronavirus 229ECoronavirus OC43Coronavirus NL63Coronavirus HKU1
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